Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five martyrs and wounded after Israeli warplanes targeted the Cairo School, which houses displaced people in the al-Rimal neighborhood, west of Gaza City
Gaza Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital: Child Abdel Kader al-Fayoumi martyred by Israeli-caused famine and malnutrition.
Al Mayadeen's envoy to France: French authorities' decision to deport Georges Abdallah today, not tomorrow, is to prevent popular celebrations for his return.
Lebanese Embassy to Al Mayadeen's envoy: George Abdallah's plane to arrive in Beirut at 2:30 PM.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in France: Lebanese activist Georges Abdallah will be free within hours
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in France: French authorities prevented activist Georges Abdallah from making any statements upon release
Georges Abdallah via Al Mayadeen: Capitalism is in decline; that’s why it manufactures wars
Georges Abdallah via Al Mayadeen: The Arab street is not mobilizing as it should; it’s time for citizens to unite and take action
Georges Abdallah via Al Mayadeen: Salute to everyone who stood by me, supported my struggle, and gave me strength for the future
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah via Al Mayadeen: I call on the Arab street to rise up; when it does, we will witness a resistance uprising

DPRK reshuffles top military officials following warship launch flop

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 30 May 2025 10:27
2 Min Read

Following a failed warship launch in Chongjin, the DPRK replaces top military officials in a sweeping reshuffle led by Kim Jong Un.

Listen
  • x
  • DPRK reshuffles top military officials following warship launch flop
    This picture taken on May 28, 2025, shows leader Kim Jong Un (center R) directing an expanded meeting of the 8th Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, at the Pyongyang Party Central Committee headquarters building in the DPRK capital. (KCNA via KNS / AFP)

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has replaced several senior military officials during a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Friday.

The shake-up follows a recent naval accident that drew sharp criticism from DPRK leader Kim Jong Un.

The meeting, held on Wednesday and chaired by Kim himself, was convened to address high-level military matters and personnel changes in response to ongoing challenges.

KCNA reported that the commission appointed six new commanding officers to corps-level units, along with new directors for the Artillery Bureau and the Security Bureau. Additionally, several political commissars were reassigned or newly dispatched.

Warship launch failure sparks fallout

Related News

DPRK vows unconditional support for Russia, deepens military ties

DPRK condemns US strike on Iran as 'grave violation' of sovereignty

The reshuffle comes shortly after a 5,000-ton destroyer sustained serious damage during its launch ceremony in the northeastern port city of Chongjin.

The incident occurred when the warship’s stern moved ahead of the bow, resulting in structural damage and preventing the vessel from fully leaving the shipway.

Describing the launch failure as a “criminal act,” Kim condemned those responsible, attributing the incident to “absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism.”

He pledged to hold the parties accountable, emphasizing the need for strict discipline in military engineering and logistics.

Fourth official detained

KCNA reported Monday that a fourth official in connection with last week’s failed launch has been detained.

The news agency confirmed that Ri Hyong Son, vice department director of the Munitions Industry Department under the Party Central Committee, was summoned and taken into custody on Sunday.

According to the report, Ri is “greatly responsible for the occurrence of the serious accident.”

Read more: DPRK unveils warship, eyes tactical nuclear expansion

  • DPRK
  • Kim Jong Un

Most Read

Catherine Perez-Shakdam is a bloodthirsty genocidal Zionist and continues to work as an intelligence asset of the Zionist regime. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Ali al-Hadi Shmeiss)

Who was behind the ban on Palestine Action?

  • Opinion
  • 19 Jul 2025
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept a missile launched from Yemen as its seen from the Occupied Territories, Wednesday, June 10, 2025 (AP)

'Israel' thrown into confusion after YAF launch Palestine-2 missile

  • Politics
  • 22 Jul 2025
Abu Obeida, the Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson, appears in a video speech, Occupied Palestine, July 18, 2025 (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Abu Obeida vows knock-out strikes, taking soldiers captives

  • Politics
  • 18 Jul 2025
The right wing love affair with Zionism has ended

The right wing love affair with Zionism has ended

  • Opinion
  • 23 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli genocide turns Gaza into a breeding ground for disease
Environment

Israeli war turns Gaza into breeding ground for disease

US border patrol wants advanced AI program to spy on American cities
US & Canada

US Border Patrol seeks AI to spy on urban cities, see through walls

‘All Gaza will be Jewish’: Israeli minister pushes resettlement plan
Politics

‘All Gaza will be Jewish’: Israeli minister pushes expulsion plan

Four Major Media Outlets Say Gaza Staff Face Starvation
Palestine

Four major media outlets express concern over Gaza staff facing famine

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS